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How to respond to NIDCR’s Rheumatologist Services notice at NIH
What NIDCR is seeking
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, intends to award Johns Hopkins University a sole-source purchase order for part-time rheumatologist services at the NIDCR Dental Clinic in Bethesda, Maryland.
The work is 832 hours annually and supports the Dental Clinical Resource Core and Salivary Gland Disorders research team. It covers clinical and research support for Sjogren’s syndrome and related conditions, including patient evaluation, research protocols, subject screening and enrollment, training, and research collaboration. The notice is for informational purposes and is not a competitive solicitation.
Deadline and what happens next
Capability statements must be received by November 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. The stated base period is November 28, 2026, through November 27, 2027.
The Government says it will consider timely capability statements only to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It does not intend to solicit competitive quotations or proposals under this notice.
Who this opportunity may suit
This notice is most relevant to physician practices, medical institutions, or research teams able to provide specialized rheumatology services and clinical research support. The listed category is NAICS 621111, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), and the PSC is Q522, Medical – Rheumatology.
The stated minimum qualifications include a medical degree, preferably board certification in rheumatology, an active U.S. medical license in good standing, an extensive publication record in Sjogren’s syndrome and related oral-manifestation conditions, and active collaboration with a dental clinical research team in salivary gland disorders.
How to submit a capability statement
Email the capability statement to both NIH points of contact: Linda Smith at [email protected] and Danielle Tines at [email protected]. The notice says responses must be received by the deadline, so allow time for delivery.
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Prepare a focused response
Address the capabilities the notice asks about: clinical expertise, research support, subject screening and enrollment, and training. Connect each capability to relevant experience with Sjogren’s syndrome, salivary gland disorders, and rheumatologic conditions with oral manifestations.
Make the statement easy to assess. Clearly identify the clinicians and research support available, summarize relevant qualifications and publications, and explain experience collaborating with dental clinical research teams. Keep the response specific to this requirement and submit it before the stated cutoff.
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